Returning for its second year, the 2025 Eastern Nebraska Corn and Soybean Expo promises an exciting day packed with expert insights, market updates and networking opportunities to help producers maximize success in the upcoming growing season.
The 2025 expo will take place on Thursday, Jan. 23 at Christensen Field in Fremont located at 1730 W. 16th St., Fremont, NE 68025. The program will kick off at 8 a.m. and will finish at 3 p.m.
The event opens with coffee and waffles by The Waffleman, sponsored by the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce, and the opportunity to view equipment and exhibitor booths at 8 a.m. Speakers start at 9 a.m.
“The Eastern Nebraska Corn and Soybean Expo will assist producers in planning for next year's growing season,” said Aaron Nygren, Nebraska extension educator. “We hope you come and learn from a variety of speakers and vendors about important topics for corn and soybean production in 2025.”
This program is sponsored by Nebraska Extension in the university's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Nebraska Corn Board, the Nebraska Soybean Board, and the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce.
Austin Schroeder, president of Schroeder Commodity Marketing, LLC is the keynote speaker. His presentation, “Corn and Soybeans, What to Expect Next”, will take a dive into the corn and soybean markets, covering the current market situation including rising competition from the rest of the world, a new presidential administration, and other major market factors.
Other timely topics include:
- “Optimizing Nitrogen Use in Corn Production” — Joe Luck, UNL professor of biological systems engineering
- “Corn Disease Surprises in 2024, What Can You Do to Prepare in 2025” — Tamra Jackson-Ziems, Nebraska Extension plant pathologist
- “What Have We Learned from Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS)” — participant panel discussion
- On-farm research opportunities — Adam Leise, Nebraska On-Farm Research Network director.
Updates will also be provided by the Nebraska Corn Board, Nebraska Soybean Board, Nebraska Corn Growers Association and Nebraska Soybean Association.
Producers can visit with representatives from a variety of ag-related companies during a 30-minute break at 10 a.m.
Complimentary noon lunch will be served.
Source : unl.edu